Diseases and Conditions

Where's the Wisdom in Wisdom Teeth?
Swimmer's Ear: Not Just for Swimmers
Sounding Off About Coughs
Feeling 'Pins and Needles' Is a Circulation Problem
Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze At
Why the Doctor Treats Snoring Seriously
Smoking Adds Another Wrinkle to Aging
Smoking and Gum Disease
Periods, Pregnancy, Menopause—And Sleep
Why the Doctor Gives You an EKG or ECG
Bed-Wetting: Help Your Child Stay Dry at Night
What Is Pertussis?
Is It an Allergy or a Cold?
Using Allergy Medications Wisely
What Those Blood Pressure Numbers Mean
All About Blood Pressure Medication
The Many Causes of Insomnia
How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Hairs
What Is Motion Sickness?
For Young Women, What's Your Stroke Risk?
Strokes and Heart Attacks: What's the Difference?
Kids' Headaches: The Diagnosis Is Difficult
Women with Asthma Can Have Healthy Babies
Q and A: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Break Through the Alcoholic's Psychological Defenses
All About Muscle Cramps
The Warning Signs of Kidney Disease
Work and Cancer: How to Cope
The Cluster Headache: Just Like Clockwork
Old Makeup Can Cause Serious Eye Infections
Aging Eyes and Glasses
Learning to Live with Heart Disease
Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs Risks a Stroke
Men Over 50 Need Annual Prostate Exam
Cleft Palates Can Be Repaired, Overcome
Staying Ahead of Head Lice
When the Immune System Chooses the Wrong Target
Diabetes: Take Care from Head to Toe
Antibiotics Not the Cure for the Common Cold
Helping the Heart Through Cardiac Rehab
Lupus Alert
A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away
Your Skin's Worst Enemies
What Is Diabetes?
Hiccup Remedies
Allergy Medications and Vaccinations for Older Adults
Ability to Concentrate Isn't What It Used to Be
Are Feet at Fault for Back, Hip, and Knee Woes?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Still a Mystery
Side Effects of Medicine May Increase With Aging
The 'Soft Teeth' Myth
Don't Rush into Cataract Surgery
When to Get a Colorectal Cancer Check
Facts About Skin Cancer
Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging
Treating Teen Acne
Vaccine Offers Hope for Children’s Earaches
Scoliosis
What Do You Know About Birth Defects?
About High Blood Pressure
What You Need to Know About Strep Throat
Beware of Diarrhea Dehydration in Infants, Toddlers
Hypothyroidism and Depression
A Fresh Look at Common Skin Problems
What You Need to Know About Hives
How You Can Beat the Stomach-Ulcer Bug
How to Keep Your Gums and Teeth Healthy
How to Prevent Osteoarthritis
All About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Getting Help for Impotence
Good News for Breast Cancer Detection and Care
On the Road to Recovery
Screening for Prostate Cancer
Questions for Men About Prostate Cancer
A Closer Look at Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
All Kinds of Problems Can Beset Your Nails
Special Caution on Concussions
What Is Angioplasty?
What to Expect at Your Mammogram
What You Need to Know About STDs
Live Well with Congestive Heart Failure
More Than Just the Baby Blues
Solving the Breast Cancer Puzzle
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
Protect Yourself Against Chlamydia
What Do You Know About Prostate Health?
Stroke Awareness for All Ages
What Are Kidney Stones?
Why Doctors Remove Cataracts
Action Plan for Osteoarthritis
Ministrokes Deserve Maximum Attention
When a Child’s Tonsils Need to Come Out
Middle Ear Infections in Children
What You Need to Know About AIDS
Why a Colonoscopy Is Important
Why Measles Remains a Threat
An Rx for RSV
The Facts About Fibroids
Using Antibiotics Safely and Wisely
A Woman's Guide to Cancer Screenings
How to Reduce the Risk for SIDS
Caring for a Child With Type 1 Diabetes
Sore Throat: Is It Strep or Viral?
Seven Proven Treatments for Arthritis Pain
Some New Information on Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Why Leg Pain Can Break Your Heart
How to Soothe Sun-Damaged Skin
Is It Time for a New Joint?
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
Prostate Cancer: A Range of Treatment Options
How to Fight Stress-Related Diseases
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
What You Need to Know About Hearing Aids
Is Bursitis Busting Up the Joint?
The Mystery and Misery of Endometriosis
Soothe That Sore Throat
Bone Spurs Are a Thorny Problem
Six Facts on Obesity
Varicose Veins Rarely Pose a Threat
Why Your Doctor Tests Your Blood Sugar
Children and Cholesterol
Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need
All About Gallstones
A Woman's Guide to Beating Heart Disease
Emphysema and AAT Deficiency
Keeping Blood Sugar in Check
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
Beyond Cholesterol
Glasses Can Help Even Young Children
This Is the Reason... Fall's a Great Season
Eating Disorders in Men
Prevention of Heart Disease Starts in Childhood
Unlocking the Mystery of Recurrent Miscarriage
Taking OTC Pain Relievers
Incontinence: A Fairly Common Problem
Monster Mites
Morning Sickness
PMDD: Debilitating but Treatable
When Your Child Has a Fever
Is It a Milk Allergy or Intolerance?
Is It a Virus or a Bacterium? Know the Difference
Discovering Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
All About Kidney Stones
Sensible Use of Sleep Aids
Thriving After a Heart Attack
Ease the Pain of Muscle Cramps
What Do You Know About 'Mad Cow' Disease?
Head Lice Are No Reason for Shame
Indoor Air Can Cause Health Problems
Could That Stomachache in Your Child Be Appendicitis?
Tinnitus: Stopping the Sound in Your Head
AEDs: High-Tech Help for Heart Attacks
Understanding Teenage Depression
Managing Prehypertension Without Drugs
The Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Get Help to Get Around
Treating Back Pain
Living Better with Low Vision
When You Have an Eye Allergy
COPD: More of Us Are Out of Breath
Living with Eczema
Eczema in Kids: Annoying, but Treatable
In Children: Corticosteroids for Asthma
For Seniors: Is It More Than the Blues?
Pneumonia and Influenza
Rosacea and Adult Acne
How to Stick With Your Treatment Plan
What to Do After Your Diagnosis
When to Call the Doctor for Chronic Disease Problems
Healing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Managing Arthritis with Exercise
Getting the Most From Physical Therapy
Celiac Disease Can Harm Digestion
Diseases from Your Pets, Both Common and Exotic
Hospices Offer Comfort at Life's End
Keeping Depression at Bay
Helping to Prevent a Second Heart Attack
Smoking and Asthma Don't Mix
All About Aging Eyes
When to Seek Help for Your Mental Health
Essential Self-Care for Arthritis
Help for Inguinal Hernias
Chlamydia Can Lead to Infertility
Cut Your Cholesterol, Without Drugs
A Red Face Could Signal Rosacea
How to Manage Prehypertension
COPD Remains Widely Undetected
Diabetes Tops Child Obesity's Health Risks
If Your Child Needs Treatment for Weight Issues
Breaking the Habit: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Steps Women Can Take to Reduce Their Diabetes Risk
Is an Insulin Pump for You?
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Massage Therapy for Back Pain
What's Up With Sinusitis?
Evaluating Complementary Cancer Cures
Your Child's Diabetes Care Team
Essential Eye Care for Diabetes
Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous
Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk
Medication Strategies During Pregnancy
Taking Steps Against Athlete's Foot
What Is Celiac Disease?
Managing Adult Acne
Strategies for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Biofeedback: Another Way to Manage Pain
Getting the Better of Back Pain
Summer Foot Care for Diabetes
Hypertension: Children Can Have It, Too
Don't Rule Out Adult-Onset Asthma
Migraines: Should You Take Preventive Medication?
Planning for End of Life
All About Work-Related Asthma
Beating an Eating Disorder
Your Asthma Health Care Team
Exercise Can Ease Fatigue of Chemotherapy
Coping with PMS
Your Arthritis Health Care Team
How Much of a Threat Is Bird Influenza?
Depressed Kids Need Help
Blood Pressure Rising Among Children
The Quest for Whiter Teeth
Managing Midlife Weight Gain
Learn About Gestational Diabetes
Helping Others Understand Your Migraine
Cold Sores: A Common Complaint
Helping Someone with a Mental Illness
SAD: Let the Light In
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress?
8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make
Caring for Your Sick Child
Take Action to Beat Heart Disease
The Word on Talk Therapy
Free Your Home of Asthma Triggers
Hope on the Horizon for Breast Cancer
Male Menopause
A Checklist to Help You Spot Hearing Loss
Don't Sell a Short Kid Short
Working with Your Diabetes Health Care Team
What Is Rotavirus?
For Obese Teens, Surgery Is the Last Resort
Babies Need 'Tummy Time'
With Diabetes and Insulin, Carbohydrates Count
All About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Oral Health and Asthma
What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
Living With a Chronic Health Condition
Keep Your Kidneys Working Well
Twins and Premature Birth
Answers to Questions About Your Child's Mental Health
Helping Someone with Memory Loss
Stroke Recovery Begins with Rehabilitation
Understanding Diuretics
There's Hope for Sciatica
Lifestyle Choices for Cancer Survivors
Arthritis and Exercise: Q and A
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: It's All in the Wrist
Answers to Questions About HPV
Infectious Diseases in the 21st Century
Help Your Children Breathe Easier
Concussions: Caution Is a No-Brainer
Sleep and Your Child
Take Care With Nasal Sprays
Understanding Tonsillitis
Air Pollution Can Break Your Heart
The Threat of Metabolic Syndrome
Is Your Child Too Sick for Day Care or School?
All About Viruses
Keeping Your Liver Healthy
What You Need to Know About Vomiting
Treatment Options for Testicular Cancer
What Do You Know About Mono?
Understanding the Power of Addiction
The Lowdown on Low Blood Pressure
Emergency Symptoms for People Who Use Insulin
Phobias Are Common, But Treatable
The Truth About Triglycerides
What Is Scalp Ringworm?
When Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes
Self-Treat? Or See a Doctor?
How to Assess Your Risk for Chronic Disease
Ways to Take a Bite Out of Your Dental Bills
What Is Hemochromatosis?
What You Must Know About Meningitis
Avoiding Fall Allergy Triggers
Understanding Your Osteoarthritis Medication
5 Ways to Avoid Colds and the Flu
Heart Attacks and Women
Know Your Family's Health History
How to Take Part in Every Medical Decision
Real-Life Ways to Manage Diabetes
High Blood Pressure Glossary
The Good and Bad News About Stomachaches
Understanding Joint Pain
Understanding Prehypertension
All About Your Nails
Second Opinions for Cancer
What You Need to Know About Mental Illness
Stop the Spread of Germs at Work
Allergy Terms to Know
Don’t Let Asthma Triggers Dampen Spring Fever
Know Your Peak Flow
Asthma Terms to Know
Overcoming Exercise Barriers With COPD
Diabetes and Sensitive Topics
Living with COPD and Asthma
How to Manage Diabetes During Illness
Understanding Kidney Disease
Traveling with Asthma
Score an A+ with Your Child’s Asthma Action Plan
What Is Nocturnal Asthma?
Help Your Teen Take Charge of Asthma
The Connection Between Heart Failure and COPD
COPD: Managing Sodium and Potassium Intake
COPD: Tips for Easier Dressing
Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic Skin Troubles
Metabolic Syndrome Worksheet
Understanding Atherosclerosis
Metabolic Syndrome: Managing Salt
What Is Cardiac Asthma?
Strength Training and Heart Disease
Heart Failure: Breathe More Easily
Heart Disease: Considering Cold Relief
What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack?
Clinical Guidelines for Heart Failure
Heart Disease: Terms to Know
Heart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers
Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Headache Pain
Migraines and Endometriosis
Asthma: Dealing with Your Child's School
Migraines and Auras
Heart Failure and Physical Activity
Asthma on Campus
Help for COPD and Depression
Understanding Status Asthmaticus
Tracking Symptoms of Heart Failure
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Smoking Hurts Your Back
Make Sure You Understand Your Treatment
Stages of Substance Abuse
What to Do About a Pain in the Neck
What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?
Don't Ignore Dry Eyes
Secondhand Smoke, Firsthand Problems
Thyroid Trouble Is Tough to Pin Down
ADHD Drugs Safe, Experts Say
Guard Your Baby from Rotavirus
Facing Up to Alcohol in the Workplace
Allergies on Vacation
Mental Health Glossary
Essential Foot Care
Age and Asthma
Medications to Treat ADHD in Children
Taking Care with Lyme Disease
Understanding Fibromyalgia
Help for Tension Headaches
Special Foot Care for Diabetes
Medications that Can Treat Alzheimer's Disease
Smoking: Truth and Consequences
Hepatitis C: A Threat from the Past
Coping with Miscarriage
HIV Prevention Is Still Important
Could This Be Perimenopause?
Using a Surgeon's Tools to Erase the Years
Treat Kids' Headaches Seriously
Dental Implants Can Last a Lifetime
Cancer Survivor Tips
Prescription Drug Addiction
When a Family Member Is in Recovery
Pregnancy: What’s Normal … and What's Not
Turning Prediabetes Around
Say Goodbye to Dry Skin
Stay Healthy After Breast Cancer
New Rules for OTC Cold Relief
For More Babies, Birth Comes Too Soon
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
In Support Groups, You Get (and Give) Help
Keep an Eye on Your Child's Vision
What to Do After a Stroke
MRSA Infections on the Rise
Make Your Dentist Your Partner
For a Smile That Dazzles Think Veneers
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Men and Depression
When to Call the Doctor for Childhood Illnesses
Taking Care of Arthritis Flares
What You Must Know About Suicide
Give Bad Breath the Brush-Off
The High Cost of Smoking
Health Risks of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Women and Depression: Understanding the Gender Gap
Get the Right Help for Headaches
How COPD Affects the Lungs
Caring for an Ill Loved One
COPD: Coping with Stress
COPD: Safe Oxygen Tips
COPD: Home from the Hospital
COPD: End-of-Life Care
COPD: A Quit-Smoking Plan
COPD: Heartburn Is Common
Heart Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy
Heart Attack Treatment Options
Heart Disease: How Disease Management Helps
Asthma: Exercising Indoors
Asthma: Out of Breath at a Meal
Asthma: When to Get an Allergy Test
Questions About Asthma Medication
Smoking and Asthma
Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes
Asthma: HFA Inhalers
Asthma: First Doctor Visit for Your Child
Asthma: A Worsening of Symptoms
A Kids' Asthma Journal
COPD: When Symptoms Get Worse
COPD: Medicines for Maintenance
COPD: Boost Your Strength with Exercise
COPD: Good Nutrition Is Important
Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk
Metabolic Syndrome and Soft Drink Consumption
The Metabolic Syndrome: At Risk for Depression
Managing a Chronic Condition
When You’re Taking Heart Medications
Coping with Chronic Pain
What to Do When the Doctor Has Bad News
Help for Heel Pain
Mold Can Affect Your Health
About Balance and Safety
Teens and Prescription Drugs
Women and Substance Abuse
High Blood Pressure Can Damage Kidneys
Shingles: A Second Strike by the Chickenpox Virus
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
Heed the Warning of Prehypertension
Traveling? Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk for Infection
How to Stay Healthy at Work
2 Flu Types = 2 Shots
Lupus: The Skinny on Your Skin
MS and Summer: Coping with Symptom Flareups
Genetics and Illness: What's Your Fate?
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Range of Treatment
Coping with Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment
End-of-Life Concerns for Cancer Patients
What Is Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm?
How Your Child Can Live Well with Asthma
Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Finding the Right Rehab Program for Substance Abuse
When Rest Doesn't Relieve Fatigue
Coping with Dry Mouth During Cancer Therapy
Cancer Caused by Chemotherapy or Radiation
Prevention of Heart Disease Starts in Childhood
When a Spouse Has Cancer: What to Do and How to Cope
Does Ageism Exist in Cancer Care?
Ascites
Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important
Older Adults and the Common Cold
When Sadness Is Seasonal
Endometrial Cancer
Anemia Quiz
Alzheimer's Disease Quiz
Twelve Weeks to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Wound Care Critical for Diabetes
All About Color Blindness
Stress and Older Adults
Understanding Eating Disorders
New Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease
Heartburn Medicine May Put Your Bones at Risk
Keep an Eye on These Symptoms
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Help for Hair Loss
Pregnancy and Oral Health
Living with Lupus
Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Health Issues
What's Your Cancer Risk?
How to Beat Serious Stress

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